Biphasic insulin aspart vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 47.3× as often as Biphasic insulin aspart in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 47,490 in England.
47,490items
Biphasic insulin aspart · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Biphasic insulin aspart versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Biphasic insulin aspart · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Biphasic insulin aspart | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,490 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,257 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,235,763 | £4,969,944 |
See the full profile for Biphasic insulin aspart or Metformin hydrochloride.